Glimpse Inside: Inspiring July Issues + Win Your Choice
Keep yourself creatively occupied this summer with a colorful assortment of inspiring magazines. Our July issues are jam-packed with artistic projects that will keep your imagination on its toes. Create a bright journal and record all of your summertime adventures with Art Journaling or plan the perfect outdoor get together with this month’s issue of Mingle. If you’re ready to take your creative endeavors to the next level and start your very own business, then you won’t want to miss all the valuable advice that’s offered in our Summer Issue of Where Women Create BUSINESS. We have something for everyone — so there’s no excuse to send your creativity on vacation!
We’re offering our blog followers an exclusive deal because we love and appreciate them. Use the promo code BLOG0714 and receive $5 off any of our enticing July issues. Just make sure you copy and paste the coupon code when prompted at checkout.
Welcome to a magical place of inspiration, where paper crafting, art stamping, and the lettering arts are elevated to an artistic level, in Somerset Studio. In this issue, we share an Artist Profile on Tracy Verdugo, stunning silhouettes made from rusty bits, and a mixed-media experiment held on a receipt paper roll. Get an inside look at Ranger’s Designer Challenge, peek into the whimsical world of Juliette Crane, and revel in breathtaking collages inspired by Jane Austen. Each issue also comes with four free designer artist papers and clip art that readers can use in their next handmade project.
Brighten your day with the visual feast of imaginative gatherings that unfold from the pages of Mingle, along with the uplifting stories behind uniquely creative get-togethers. This issue shares Gathering with Friends for a Cause: a party designed to celebrate and welcome the adoption of a baby boy from Uganda, and a Cherish the Classics event by Nicole Gould that celebrates friendship, classic literature, and the first day of kindergarten. Other themed gatherings include a Grumpy Old Men Day full of men’s thrift store outfits, donuts, golf, and shenanigans, and Patty Smith’s first birthday party styled after “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn,” complete with a ruffled denim tablecloth made from jeans.
From stamping and collage art to painting and sketching, every quarterly issue of Art Journaling is filled with innovative techniques that you’ll want to try in your own art journal. In this issue, find out how Heather Kindt transforms magazine pages into art, and see how Lindsay Ostrom turns trash into treasure in her Junk Journal. Renee Stien draws inspiration from Mother Nature in her garden-themed journal, and Roc Nicholas stitches ephemera into a stunning journal that you will not want to miss.
Summer is finally here, which means airing out your swimsuit, sipping an iced-cold drink by the pool, and of course, reading the latest issue of Jewelry Affaire! Want to know the latest trends for the season? Just peruse our pages, and see how Sandra Younger creates beautifully aesthetic wearable delights using her special hemp cord techniques. You’ll also learn how to upcycle belts, vintage watches, and a complete silverware collection into your very own jewelry line. Select your very own style of black tie affaire from jewelry artists Debbie Cole, Gretchen Nation, and Donna Miyasko-Blanco.
Hold on to your brooms, and get ready for our 2014 Frightful & Delightful Challenge results! This annual Halloween-themed stamping challenge is a favorite for our readers, and the 20 pages of daring designs are sure to scare your socks off. In tribute to our favorite spooky season, we also present readers with the results from our special Witch Hat Template Challenge. Mixed-media techniques, hand-carved goodies, and tips on how to add texture to your stamped projects also await you in this jam-packed issue. Included, as always, is a free artist paper and brand-new set of challenges — so hurry and reserve your copy today!
French for “beautiful wardrobe,” Belle Armoire® marries fabric arts with a variety of mediums – showcasing one-of-a-kind, handmade fashions. This issue shares gorgeous leaf-dyed clothing from Michelle Hoffee of Living and Dyeing and a Designer Collection from artist Dawn Younger-Smith, The Boudoir Queen. Gather inspiration from Michelle Newman, who writes a “Knitting Down Under” column in Australia, and find painted clothing, nuno-felting, dyeing, and other interesting techniques that will inspire you to infuse your own style into your next wearable-art project.
Somerset Life provides an abundance of inspiring ideas to infuse your daily life with simple pleasures, art, romance, creativity and beauty. In this issue, you will delight in gift toppers made from wax-dipped leaves, a clever letter written on a spool, and a stunning muslin necklace. Learn how to artistically give a bouquet of flowers, and discover three unexpected ways to use a single caddy. The imaginative ideas and breathtaking photography that fill these pages will inspire you to make every day extraordinary.
Where Women Create BUSINESS is an invaluable guide for every woman business owner – from those just starting out to experienced artisans. Through advice columns and in-depth feature articles, it offers a multitude of knowledge and inspiration to women with a passion for success. In this issue, we share insights from Clothing designer Nancy Traugott of Homefrocks, the mother and daughters behind Junk Gypsy, and Jennie Nigrosh, inventor of The Green Garmento garment bag. Don’t miss informative features on Sherry Horton, who creates soaps, lotions, and potpourri through E. Barrett & Co. and the owners of event location Pecan Springs Ranch, Judy and Paige Smith.
Your Chance to Win One of Our July Issues!
[This giveaway has ended.]
We’re giving away brand-new July Issues to THREE lucky winners! Simply follow these steps to enter for your chance to win:
1) Click on your favorite spread above.
2) Pin or “Like” that particular issue.
3) If you pinned to Pinterest, share the link in the comments section below. If you “liked” on Facebook, tag us so we can see.
4) If you don’t have Facebook or Pinterest, please comment below and tell us which issue you find most appealing and why.
*Winners are selected at random and will be contacted via email. *$5 off discount applies to purchases of any of the following 2014 July Issues only: Somerset Studio, Art Journaling, Belle Armoire, Jewelry Affaire, Mingle, Somerset Life, The Stampers’ Sampler, and Where Women Create BUSINESS. Discount code can be used only one time per customer, and expires 07/31/14. Contest is open to U.S. residents and ends 07/31/14 at 11:59pm.
Congratulations to Our Glimpse Inside Winners for the Month of June:
Stamping Sue, Barbara Moor, and Laura Quick
Posted: Thursday, July 3rd, 2014 @ 8:43 am
Categories: Art Journaling, Artful Living, Contests and Giveaways, Jewelry Making, Mixed-Media Art, Stamping, Textile Arts.
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Hi, I have pinned several of these into my Pinterest account Journals and stamps.
http://www.pinterest.com/dmssmg/journals/
Still love my Sommerset!
That’s difficult! Somerset Studio and Belle Armoire are usually my favorites, and I’m currently exploring nuno felt due to the piles of serape scraps and tapestry yarn ends. However, I’d have to say this time around that I find the Where Women Create BUSINESS spread most intriguing since I’m in the process of reimagining my fine and functional arts and artwear clothing background and my current teaching jobs and looking to create a more cohesive business.
My favourite mag is “Somerset Life” because it contains all the things I like, cards etc., thanks for the opportunity to win!
Belle Armoire is my all-time favorite, and this issue looks to be well-representative of the articles and projects I love. (Have to say Art Journaling is a close second!)
It is so hard to choose just one! At the end of the day, though, Somerset Life is the one most irresistible for me at the magazine rack! I pinned it to my ‘Favorite Things’ boardhttp://www.pinterest.com/pin/169025792239511410/
I would love to read more about the “Self – Care Cards” in Somerset Life. I love your publications. I pinned, http://www.pinterest.com/pin/63331938484984169/
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/433401164113635591/
Somerset Life has the best articles and pictures for dreaming and inspiration.
Somerset Studio has always been my favorite… from WAY WAY Back. I also like your digital mags…
I liked the Somerset Life spread on self-care cards best.
Somerset Studio – 2014 July Issue When Somerset Studio hits the rack I know its going to be a great week of fab ideas, mixed media projects,& new techniques to try. My All-time FAVORITE MAG: Somerset Studio has a touch of everything . Though I must say that Somerset Life comes in at number 2, with Gallery, Workshop, Apprentice, Stampers Samplers! Whats not to love! Thanks for this wonderful opportunity to win a mag.
Thank you for your time and energies! Janice aka Janbythesea
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A difficult choice but Jewelry Affair is my all time fav!!!!!
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/217158013257073975/
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/155514993357690327/
Absolutely LOVE “Unleash Your Inner Jane.”
~Linda
Some rest Studio is very tantalizing this month. Those gorgeous Jane Austen collages and Juliette Crane’s gorgeous artwork! What more could a reader ask for?
I adore the Junk Gypsy sister and look forward to reading more about them along with the article on Nancy Traugott of Homefrocks in this addition of Where Women Create Business. Thank you for the opportunity to win this wonderful publication!
I’m sorry I forgot to add my link (again).http://www.pinterest.com/pin/25614291605912813/
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I adore those colors used in the spread of Stampers Sampler! Gorgeous!
I definitely like “A junk journal” best, because I love journaling on a regular basis, as well as Lindsay Ostrom’s beautiful lettering styles. Blessings!
I pinned some in my books and stationery board especially these two:
http://pinterest.com/pin/37154765650779620/
http://pinterest.com/pin/37154765650779641/
Somerset Life……..I love to extend art beyond a canvas and this issue appears to tantalize that urge!
I pinned Art Journaling. I thoroughly enjoy that magazine because I journal. It’s a great way to express yourself. I don’t know where to find my link. I pinned it to my Art and Collage board.
I am intrigued by Art Journaling!! I love to junk and journal. What a great way to bring two passions together. It’s “outside the box” and it makes me think! Love it!! ***I liked on FB and left a review!! Blessings!
I pinned Mingle: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/233765036883094616/
There’s always something to celebrate at our house, from the arrival of a 5th grandbaby to the acceptance to med school of a son, to the engagement of a daughter, to the blooming of the peonies in the yard. Love the fresh ideas in Mingle!
Wow Karen, congratulations! You need to have lots of parties. Don’t forget to take pictures and submit them, you may end up on the pages of Mingle!
Somerset Life has always and I think will be my favorite of the magazines.
It helps us all create a more beautiful life of our own.
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It is a tough one, but I would say Somerset Studio as I love the variety of work you offer there. (Sew Somerset, not one of the choices here, is my absolute favorite in general as somehow collage and stitching really delights me.)
I’ve been a Somerset Studio fan since Day One (and it’s almost time to go get my copy from the book store!), but Somerset Life has really been growing on me lately. Eye candy to the max!
A really tough choice!! I usually love the jewelry mags but IF I won-which would be so fabulous!-I would choose Where Women Create. I have wanted to start a business for so long, but scared & poor. I bought Belle Armoire this month so I can’t afford any more this month I hope I win!!
Good luck Erika! The economy is tough for sure, but if you have a dream for a business I hope that you’ll pursue it! Even if it’s small scale to begin. :)
I love Sumerset Studio. I love the inspirational articals and yummy eye candy.
My favourite magazine if Somerset Studio. I would love to read the featured article and I always find lots of beautiful inspiration in Somerset Studio for my art. I have pinned this to my Pinterest site here: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/279504720598626800/
Where Women Create Business is always inspirational! Both the writeups and the photography are great.
Thanks.
ANN
I’m a die hard Somerset Life fan, but I’m intrigued by Art Journaling! It’s something I’ve been thinking of getting into.
Hi Jeannette, if you’re thinking of trying out Art Journaling, I definitely recommend it. It’s so full of inspiration!
Always get inspired by each mag layout… mingle makes me happy… dye and gone to heaven beautiful… art journaling is a passion of mine as well as jewelry making… but I must say that Where women create business is my favorite. It is not only beautiful but is enlivening and full of energy. Thanks for the opportunity!
I agree, Carol – Where Women Create BUSINESS is a great magazine. It’s always so great to see creative businesses taking off the ground and doing well.
This is tough! I love Jane Austin and Somerset Studio always inspires me. Renee Zarate’s art pops in, The Stampers’ Sampler~ I love the heart piece! But, I love the party inspiration in this issue of Mingle. I am gearing up to throw my daughter a going away party. She will be leaving for college in August. Time seems to be flying~
All the selections are stunning!
I’d like to see an issue of where women create business. I am in Canada and havent seen it up here yet. Looks very good!
I pinned this:
check out this pin on Pinterest: Somerset Studio Jul/Aug 2014
http://pinterest.com/pin/163396292705708063/
Layali
Good luck Layali!
I love somerset life because it is always full of beautiful ideas that I can create
LOVE LOVE LOVE Somerset life!!! I have every issue
Good luck you die-hard Somerset Life fan!
I’m a big fan of Art Jounaling. The article on junk journals is especially appealing to me.
I love Abby’s leaves, in Somerset Life.
I’m a die hard Somerset Life fan, but the Art Journaling magazine itrigues me. I’m interested in trying it!
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/78320480995256943/
I have been writing in journals for over ten years and think I need to start adding some art. Art Journaling would be an awesome inspiration!
Hi Jamie, I was in a similar position and let me just tell you…art journaling is pretty amazing. It feels like such a safe place to be creative. Thanks for participating, good luck!
I am so excited about the “Unleash Your Inner Jane” feature in Somerset Studio! I can’t wait to check out the full feature and take a closer look at the collage pictured next to that feature’s title page. The colors and texture in that collage are amazing, especially where her hand touches the window and on her skirt.
the stamper’s sampler is my pick because I’m a die heart stamper who still likes to make cards and more cards!
stamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/
One of my friends brought in the most recent issue of Mingled because she thought I might like it…I loved it! My new favorite magazine. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/234327986836797010/
Mingle makes me want to throw so many parties! Glad you like it Jennifer. :)
The junk journal has me salivating. Can’t wait to get to the store and buy it. Art journal is my fav but I love all art/sewing.
Love that junk journal. Love Art Journal magazine!
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I really like Somerset Life and would love to win the new issue. I liked the photography section and the girl walking on the beach with her dog.
Pinned several of your great examples, but this is my favorite
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/75857574948751612/
I am trying to get started in my art journal and would love to win that magazine. I keep a regular daily journal but want to expand into an art journal. Thanks so much for the chance to win!!
My favorite is Jewelry Affair because it is full of inspiration for my jewelry making endeavors.
SOMERSET LIFE just thrills me each time a new issue comes forth! Thank you for all the wonderful photos and the hard work that goes into the creation of it and all your other publications! Wow!!!
On Pinterest…http://www.pinterest.com/sandieluck/creative-sparks/
On Facebook…https://www.facebook.com/sandie.luck
Inspired…..~Sandie
I always love Somerset LIfe and all the goodies in there!
Always always “Altered Couture.” It is so crative. I wish I was 40 years younger to wear some of the things I’ve altered with inspiration from your magazine.
Love, love Stampers Sampler…
All are great !!! In particular I love this Jewelry Affair- so many projects to try!
It is hard to pick my favorite, but when I saw the spread for Jewelry Affaire, I knew I have to get this issue, I love this project.
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/3166662213313568/
I love many of the layouts but I love to make my own cards and this one kept calling me back to look at it’s whimsical beauty! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/21532904443665254/
Somerset Life. The colors and layout are spectacular.
I treasure each and every magazine you publish. But I would have to choose Somerset Life this month. It contains more articles that I can use in my own art. But there again I learn something from all your publications…dpeters
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I think I would love any magazine, the pictures are so gorgeous!!!
These ‘gypsies’ are the kind I’d love to have
pull their wagon up to my house!
Somerset Life looks like it has some very interesting articles.
Carol bu(cc)
I am a huge fan of your publications! I subscribe to both Art Journaling and Somerset Studio! I am intrigued by the spread of Somerset Life. It’s certainly a magazine I would love to have!
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I like Somerset Life and want to read how to make a spool letter. How intriguing! Mahalo for the op to win a copy.
Well, it is like being in a candy store, but my most favorite is Jewelry Affaire ……it is so well photographed and completely inspiring….each time I open it, I see something ‘new’ …..I just love these publications, they have this richness that no other publications have today…..even the paper feels so good in my hands. Thank you for the chance to win one :))))
I am so hooked on your magazines! I pinned ‘A Junk Journal’ to my ‘art journaling’ board, and ‘Somerset Life’ to my ‘Favorite Things’ board. And I love those bangles, so I am also going to pin that. Maybe I’ll win one of these beautiful issues! Thanks you for the chance!
Oh my – I forgot to include the link – here is one of themhttp://www.pinterest.com/pin/169025792239550661/
Sorry!
I like the Art Journaling magazine best.
Somerset Studio and Belle Armoure are my two favorites for inspiration and eye candy in all areas.
I love your magazines and products!!
I love Where Woman Create Business and am esp excited because I love the Junk Gypsies!!!!!
I love ALL of them. I cannot decide which issue I like best. They all speak to me in their own way. One will being out the spiritual part of the meaning for life, one the fun of life, one the creative part of life. Can I say more and go on?? My goal is to buy a subscription of every kind of book you publish. I love them ALL!!!!
I like the look of Art Journaling because it is something I enjoy doing.
I like the look of Art Journaling because it is something I enjoy doing. I am a mixed media artist.
I would love to win a copy of Where Women Create.
I really enjoy Junk Gypsies and would love to read that article, plus I am considering selling some of my work, so I just love to read about other women that make art their business.
Oh definitely Art Journaling for me this month! I love all your publications. I’m very interested in the transfer methods, I saw some wonderful stencil work, and the cover is fantastic!
Somerset Life Summer 2014 was my choice, although any of the magazines are great. I shared a link on Pinterest, http://www.pinterest.com/jeanie439/somerset-magazines-to-inspire/
Stampington.com has magazines of inspiration for every passion. If you haven’t explored their site yet, you really owe it to yourself to close the door, turn off the phone and get lost in the world of creativity!
I am so impressed by the gorgeous photography and the inspirational support of these publications. This time, “Take Time for Yourself with Self-Care Cards” won my heart. Thank you for the beauty you bring to the world.
We are fortunate to have so many amazing artists share their work with us!
I adore all of your publications and purchase many
of them! I pinned the Somerset Life Photo and would love to win this issue…
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/240450067580161126/.
Many thanks, Cindi
I’m in love with Jewelry Affair. It’s so nice to see what others are creating, and it gives me an opportunity to learn new techniques to offer up in my shop. I’d love to learn more about Where Women Create Business as well! It sounds so inspiring!
I love all of your publications! They inspire me in all of my creative venues. The letter on a spool in Somerset Life is a great idea and I would love to know more about the details for this project.
I think the Stampers Sampler looks great…my rubber could use some more love and fresh ideas!
I have pinned this to Pinterest. I love your magazines, and this one looks super!
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/256001560043460895/
I am always inspired by all your magazines. The self care cards in Somerset Life look amazing.
Somerset Life
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